• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Finish [...] against pests and diseases. Vast amounts of pesticides were sprayed before people became aware of the adverse effects on both their health and the environment [...] control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017)

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  Mites A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately, crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience [...] larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar causing problems [...] This is because it takes a certain amount of time to build a biological balance between natural enemies and pests. In short, a good start is half the battle

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants. Damage symptoms Fusarium fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf [...] cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant

• Cyclamen mite

  flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour with [...] along the midrib. Even a mild infestation can cause enormous damage, and with heavier infestations plant growth is arrested and the flower buds are so [...] brown or silvery and die. Flowers and young fruits become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  your vineyard operation? Luckily all of the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust mealybug program when used [...] very well Can fly and actively seek out mealybug colonies Small enough to fit underneath bark Early in the season, Citripar can survive off of nectar from [...] chance of frost Can be applied throughout the season Avoid heatwaves Where to apply: Towards the middle of vineyard blocks Open perforated boxes and leave

• Pepino mosaic virus

  fruit quality, effective prevention and management are critical for maintaining yield and marketability. PepMV is a highly contagious plant virus that primarily [...] particularly vulnerable. There are several strains of PepMV, with varying levels of aggressiveness, but all can cause significant economic losses if not properly [...] Using V10 as part of an integrated strategy can provide: Reduced impact of aggressive PepMV strains More consistent fruit quality and appearance Lower economic

• Aphidius colemani

  colemani is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of parasitic wasp Aphidius [...] spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy [...] wasp leaves this mummy via a round hole. The colour and form of the mummy do not, however, provide a reliable key to the species of wasp within: many braconid

• Grey mould

  is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions on [...] after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi [...] cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) need moisture (dew, rain, irrigation water) and nutrients

• Swirski-Mite

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing [...] conditions Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius [...] mites Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Whitefly – small pest, big problem The use of Swirski-Mite brings

• Isarid

  locust, beetles (including darkling beetles), mites (including russet and spider mites ), bagrada bugs, lygus bugs, and fungus gnats Mode of action When [...] than 24 hours Notes Isarid has a pre-harvest interval of zero (0) days. It can be applied up to and including the day of harvest. Storage time after receipt [...] necrosis. This leads to lack of feeding, inactivity and eventually death. Pack size 2lb and 10lb container Concentration Minimum of 2x109 colony forming units